Tag: Kenyan elections
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ANC Leader Signals Possible End to ANC-UDA Merger After Court Ruling
Background: The ANC-UDA Merger in Kenyan Politics The Amani National Congress (ANC) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have been at the center of a high-stakes political maneuver within President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition. The proposed merger aimed to consolidate parties around a shared platform, potentially strengthening the coalition as it navigates legislative and…
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Winnie Odinga Denies ODM Purge, Urges Unity Amid Dissent
Overview: A Promise of Inclusion in ODM East Africa’s political spotlight has turned to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after a series of discussions about how dissenting voices are treated within the party. Winnie Odinga, a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and a senior figure within ODM, publicly dismissed claims that party…
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Babu Owino Emerges as Luo Kingpin Favorite in Infotrak Survey
Introduction: A Snapshot of Luo Nyanza Leadership Politics The latest Infotrak survey shines a spotlight on the evolving leadership dynamics in Luo Nyanza, a region long considered a crucial power base for post-Raila Odinga politics. The poll places Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at the forefront of the race to succeed the late Raila Odinga…
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How Samuel Kivuitu’s Decision Helped Spark ODM’s Birth in Kenya
Introduction: A pivotal moment in Kenyan politics Two decades ago, Kenya faced a constitutional referendum that would redefine its political landscape. The man overseeing the electoral process, Samuel Kivuitu, then chairman of the defunct Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK), found himself at the center of a controversy whose reverberations are still felt in Kenyan politics…
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Matiang’i Congratulates ODM on 20th Anniversary
Matiang’i Extends Congratulatory Message to ODM on 20 Years of Influence Former internal security and cabinet minister Fred Matiang’i has issued a robust public congratulation to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as it marks two decades of political influence in Kenya. The greeting comes as ODM hosts a landmark celebration at the Mama Ngina Waterfront…